Eliminate Stretch Marks with These Tips

Our bodies are changing from time to time, and stretch marks are the example of that, but don't worry - there are some ways to eliminate stretch marks.

Krki MingJuly 1, 201611:36 am

Even though pregnancy is a wonderful event, formation of stretch marks can ruin it a bit. Our bodies are changing from time to time, and stretch marks are the example of that. But, that doesn’t have to worry you – there are some ways to eliminate stretch marks.

There are a variety of reasons why stretch marks may appear. When the body is expanding, the skin has to follow. Although the skin can be elastic, it has its own limits, so after breaking the point of its own expansibility skin gets torn, innermost skin actually, leaving behind blood vessels much more exposed. At first, those lines are red and purple color. As the time goes by, they get silver and white tones and they are much harder to get rid of.

It is well known that hydrated skin is more elastic than dry, so it is more likely for stretch marks to appear on the dry skin.

These kinds of people are more likely to develop stretch marks

Overweight people, pregnant women, teenagers, people who are on a low-calorie diet, people who use hormones, women who have menopause, bodybuilders, ones who have constant weight change.

As the stretch marks appear due to loss of collagen and elastin, it’s very important to keep your skin hydrated, keep your weight on a normal level, exercise on a regular basis and eat a well-balanced diet.

Here are some natural remedies that will help you remove stretch marks.

Aloe Vera

You probably already heard about Aloe Vera and its use in treating skin. It will help you when it comes to removing stretch marks and make them appear less visible. You will need to use it on a daily basis. Just take few Aloe Vera leaves and apply the gel from them on the problematic area. Rinse it with warmish water.

You can also mix vitamin A and vitamin E extracts with Aloe Vera gel. Apply on the stretch marks and let it dry. Leave for about 10 minutes, then rinse off.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the healthiest ingredients you can find in your kitchen. It has plenty of essential nutrients and antioxidants, so if you want to get rid of those ugly stretch marks, use olive oil. Just apply it on the problematic area and massage that place. You don’t even need to rinse it with water because it will act as a moisturizer.

Sugar

Sugar can remove dead skin cells and decrease the appearance of stretch marks. Just take one tablespoon of sugar and put it in a bowl, along with a few drops of lemon juice and a few drops of almond oil. Mix it well and rub the problematic area with it. Rinse it with warmish water and then pat dry.

Castor Oil

You will not only reduce stretch marks with castor oil, but you will also remove wrinkles, moles, and dark spots. You just need to put this oil on the problematic place for several minutes. Also, massage that area and at the end wrap the problematic area. Use a heating pad and apply heat on the wrap for about half an hour.

Potato Juice

You probably didn’t know, but potato juice is full of minerals and vitamins and it can heal your skin. Just cut a few slices of potato and rub them on the problematic spot. Juice should dry after about five to ten minutes and then you should rinse it with warmish water.